1. Best-selling/award-winning author (Caldecott Honor)/illustrator (Washington State Book Award) duo’s first collaboration.<BR> 2. Humorous fractured fairy tale of THE GINGERBREAD MAN with a Southwest twist.<BR> 3. Lots of Spanish words spice up the text. Author has received numerous requests from educators and fans across the United States for this book. It is popular with educators because of its Spanish vocabulary and fractured ...
This state ABC book for children features brilliant color photographs; each lively page highlights a unique aspect of Alaska’s beauty and culture. For each letter, a short poem describes the pictured word. The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest throughout countless readings. The mission of Boys and Girls Clubs Alaska is to empower and inspire the diverse youth of Alaska to reach their ...
Charlie loves to watch his relatives and friends get thrown high in the air during the traditional Inupiat blanket toss. But secretly, he's afraid to try it himself. At the Whaling Festival, he's ready to step up and overcome his fears. Warm humor and good energy fill the pages in this inspiring story while authentic details of Alaska Native life are shared to anchor the story in place. Glowing illustrations depict Charlie’s family and ...
From the beginning one puppy was different from the rest. He was big and black, his brother and sisters small and gray. While the others lay quietly snuggled against their mother, this puppy squirmed and wiggled constantly.So begins the inspiring true story of a puppy whose boundless energy almost got the best of him. Douggie: The Playful Puppy Who Became a Sled Dog Hero is Pam Flowers's tribute to the pup who seemed destined to remain the ...
On a beautiful Arctic morning, Kumak looks out the window of his house at the sun rising over the frozen river. "Ahhh, spring," says Kumak to his family. "The days are long, the nights are short, and the ice is still hard. Good day for fish." Eager to give Uncle Aglu's amazing hooking stick a try, Kumak packs up his family and heads out to go ice fishing. "Good day for fish!" they all ag ...
Anna may be the smallest member of the dog team, but she’s surely the most determined. In this incredible true story, Anna is picked to join a thrilling, 2,500-mile expedition across the top of the world. When the lead dog becomes lost, it’s up to Anna to take his place. Will she have what is takes to ensure the survival of all? Arctic adventurer Pam Flowers shares Anna’s amazing story in classrooms and auditoriums all over North America. Childr ...
Long ago, the only berries on the tundra were hard, tasteless, little crowberries. As Anana watches the ladies complain bitterly while picking berries for the Fall Festival, she decides to use her magic to help. «„Atsa-ii-yaa (Berry), Atsa-ii-yaa (Berry), Atsaukina!“» (Be a berry!), Anana sings under the full moon turning four dolls into little girls that run and tumble over the tundra creating patches of fat, juicy berries: blueberries, cranber ...
At the edge of a great frozen river, Kumak and his family lived in their house by the willows. Though their house was warm and cozy, Kumak was not happy. His wife was not happy. His sons and daughters were not happy. His wife's mother was not happy. Too small, this house, said Kumak. I will go to see Aana Lulu. She will know what to do. Set in an Inupiat Eskimo village in the northwest Arctic, KUMAK'S HOUSE is a folktale that conveys a ...
The seventh title in the See My State series, T is for Texas combines vibrant photos with fun and informative couplets that elaborate on the pictures and offer clear picture/word associations. The couplets were written by kids, for kids, and are therefore very accessible and entertaining to read and learn from. Combines photographs with couplets written for each letter of the alphabet sharing important state landmarks, people, resources, nature, ...
